Senior/Software Engineer (PHP-Shopware)

Experience Range

Overall experience: 3-6 years

Job Location - Ahmedabad, Gujarat (WFO)

Who you’ll be working with

We build the solutions dreamed up by the product and design teams. Our goal is to deliver working software every two weeks. We are a large team that spans across three global offices, but we collaborate and integrate front- and back-end components and interfaces to provide a user-centred experience through web and mobile platforms.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior PHP Developer, you are responsible for managing database operations and building high-performance, scalable APIs for the frontend. Using the Shopware ecosystem, you will architect both administration and storefront API structures to support complex e-commerce requirements.

• Designing and implementing complex Shopware plugins, including the administrator, frontend, and API layers.
• Developing and optimizing REST APIs, Batch Processing, and ETL jobs to ensure seamless data flow.
• Managing migrations and automating tasks via cron jobs.
• Ensuring the scalability and integrity of our MySQL and RDBMS operations
• Develop testable, reusable, and efficient code, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend services.
• Implement security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions to ensure application reliability and compliance.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support when needed.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions, and mentor junior developers.
• Continuously improve processes, performance, and technology choices across the stack.
• Be available occasionally to handle urgent production issues outside normal business hours.

What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

Must have skills:

• PHP & Symfony: Expert-level knowledge of PHP and the Symfony framework for backend development.
• Shopware Ecosystem: Deep architectural knowledge of Shopware; must have experience creating plugins from scratch.
• Databases: Proficiency in MySQL and/or PostgreSQL (RDBMS) and ElasticSearch (NoSQL).
• Frontend: Experience with VueJS and SCSS for modern storefront development.
• Data Engineering: Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Batch Processing, and ETL workflows.
• Architecture: Strong grasp of OOP, Dependency Injection (DI), and design patterns.
• Solid understanding of API performance, data modeling, and application optimization.
• Experience working with Git-based workflows (branching, merging, pull requests, code reviews) for effective team collaboration and version control.

Should have skills:

• Experience with secure authentication, authorization, and data protection implementations.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across teams.
• Ability to recommend and implement technical and process improvements proactively.

Nice to have skills:

• Modern Frontend: Experience with any JS framework Next/Nuxt or library ecosystems.
• Experience working with serverless, microservices, or monorepo architectures.
• Integrations: Prior experience integrating ERP systems or Payment Gateways with Shopware.
• Architecture: Experience with headless commerce architecture and Shopware B2B modules.

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 250 employees, and offices in the US, UK, Canada and India 
• We are a BigCommerce Partner and have won the Partner of the year award twice (most recently this past year).
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge
• Accidental Insurance